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Thicknesse Family History

Thicknesse Surname Meaning

The lost place-name Thicknes (Staffs) is recorded as Thycknes in 1273 and Thicknesse in 1296. The variations in spelling provide insight into the historical development of the name.

It is likely that the place-name derives from Old English elements. The first component, þicce, translates to ‘thicket’, which suggests a location characterized by dense vegetation.

The second component, nes, means ‘headland’ or ‘promontory’, indicating that the place was situated on a piece of land that juts out into a body of water or a prominent geographical feature.

Together, these elements create a vivid image of a landscape that combines woodland and distinctive landforms, which would have been significant to the people inhabiting or traversing the area.

The historical context of the name's evolution reflects not only linguistic changes but also the geographical features that shaped the identities of places in medieval England.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Thicknesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thicknesse family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Thicknesse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Thicknesse families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Thicknesse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Thicknesse families in 1911.
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What did your Thicknesse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thicknesse. 50% of Thicknesse women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Private Means
    50%

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There are 34 military records available for the last name Thicknesse. For the veterans among your Thicknesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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